Muzjiks — Unless you live under a rock (no offense intended if you do), you've heard that Arcade Fire has released two tracks from their upcoming third LP, The Suburbs. If you want more info on it, you can go here, but that's not what this post is about. Every... more info

Pitchfork — When an enterprise as vast as a U2 stadium tour falls apart, the ripple effects are considerable. Interpol were scheduled to open some of U2's forthcoming North American shows, but Bono's recent emergency back surgery forced U2 to postpone their Ame... more info

Silent Uproar — Interpol have published a summer touring schedule, in support of their forthcoming, fourth album. Sadly, bassist Carlos D has decided to leave the band and will not be part of the tour. Download the album track "Lights" on the band's website. [interp... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Brian Leli Last Friday, Bono underwent emergency back surgery in Munich, Germany after suffering a "severe compression of the sciatic nerve" and a "serious tear in the ligament and a herniated disc" that was causing "partial paralysis" in hi... more info

NME — 'It could be some game changing shit that comes out of this,' Ronson tells NME more info

Pitchfork — The Creators Project is a new venture from Vice and Intel that aims to mash up art and technology with some of the best and brightest musicians, filmmakers, designers, and more from across the globe. So it's a good thing they've got some real visiona... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Capt. Willard said... HARRY NILSSON "It's All In The Mind" Another rare, unreleased demo from Harry Nilsson. We've got a bunch more that you can't find anywhere else on the web. FOR THE LOVE OF HARRY http://fortheloveofharry.blogspot.com THanks Fuzzy... more info

AngryApe — The band will be performing this June and July more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets are on presale now (on the band's website) for a bunch of intimate Carlos D-less, U2-less Interpol shows happening this summer. Dates include Rochester, Bufalo, Allentown, and New Haven, CT. They are listed below...... more info

Pitchfork — Interpol are set to remind people of their existence this summer out on the road, even if bassist Carlos D isn't along for the ride. Along with a handful of opening gigs for some band called U2, they'll do headlining shows across the U.S., too. (They... more info